Drawing Outdoors With Mixed Media: Intermediates Summer School

This course is full. Please contact us on 0117 903 8844 to be added to the queue.

Course code: B30C

Capture the essence and beauty of natural landscapes and develop the skills and confidence to take your art outdoors in the beautiful grounds of Stoke Lodge.

when: From 21 Jul 2025 to 23 Jul 2025
Mon Tue Wed 10:00-13:00 one week
Tutor: Bill Guilding

where

Stoke Lodge

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN

fees

full fee for this course £73.00, concession fee £44.00

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

Three enjoyable mornings drawing outdoors around Stoke Lodge. A chance to experiment with mixed media: crayon, pastel, charcoal, ink, and maybe even paint. If it rains, we will work indoors using photographs.

What can students expect?

The first session will begin with illustrations of different ways of using and combining various drawing materials. The tutor will also demonstrate alternatives to line drawing to create area, texture and atmosphere. You also will learn or practise how to:

<ul>
<li>deal with light, shade and proportion</li>
<li>simplify the complexity of foliage</li>
<li>select an interesting and workable view outdoors</li>
</ul>

Drawing-boards and small portable tables are available but please bring your own outdoor chair. If the weather forces us indoors, we will work with photographs provided by the tutor.

Late starters allowed?

This is a short course, so it is best to attend in full.

Previous experience required?

A little experience of drawing from observation, or painting landscape is recommended.

What is the progression route?

Other drawing and painting courses, especially those with scope for mixed media.

Are there any extra costs?

Yes, learners supply own materials.

Work set between sessions?

No

What should students bring?

To the 1st session, please bring:

<ul>
<li>A light outdoor chair (i.e. camping, garden)</li>
<li>A2 or A3 white cartridge paper</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Pencil</li>
<li>Charcoal </li>
<li>Eraser</li>
<li>Some pastels and/or coloured pencils</li>
<li>Pencil-sharpener or craft-knife</li>
<li>Sticky-tape, blu-tack or drawing-board clips</li>
<li>Any other drawing materials you may have. See 10. Below for optional materials.</li>
</ul>

Teaching method/style?

Practical with a small amount of demonstration and feedback. Learners will have a choice of view and techniques.

Equipment Required

Optional: 

Additional art materials if you have them:

<ul>
<li>Oil pastels and/or chalky pastels</li>
<li>Coloured paper (brown, beige, grey) is nice to use with pastels</li>
<li>Water-soluble coloured pencils</li>
<li>Conté crayons or wax crayons</li>
<li>A fine black felt-/gel-/fibre-tip pen </li>
<li>Some watercolour or acrylic paint, especially black, white, raw umber and green</li>
</ul>

 

Depending on weather:

<ul>
<li>Sunglasses and/or a sunhat</li>
<li>Insect repellent</li>
</ul>

Refunds and cancellations

Course Cancellations by Us

• If we cancel your course, your fees will be refunded in full.

• We cannot reimburse the cost of any materials you may have purchased.

Cancellations by You

• If you cancel 7 days or more before the course start date: Refund issued minus a 20% administration fee.

• If you cancel less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: No refund will be issued.

Transfers

• Transfers must be requested at least 7 days before the course start date.

• A 10% transfer fee applies.

• Transfers due to our cancellation of your original course are free of charge.

Illness and Absence

• No refunds are available for non-attendance due to sickness or ill health.

How Refunds Are Issued

• Refunds are returned via the original payment method:

• Booked online or by phone - Refund to the card used.

• Paid in person at Stoke Lodge - Please bring your payment card to the office.

Online Course Access

• Learners are responsible for ensuring they have suitable internet access and equipment before the course begins.

• No refunds will be issued due to technical issues with a learner’s own internet or computer.